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Fast Fluency: Can We Identify Quick Language Learners?
New ONR-sponsored findings by scientists at the University of Washington demonstrate that a five-minute measurement of resting-state brain activity predicted how quickly adults picked up a second language.
Unraveling 'Knotty' Problems: ONR Helps Launch New Academic Center for National Security Innovation
Recognizing the modern need for bold answers to complex naval challenges, ONR has sponsored the creation of Stanford University’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation (GKC)—a new academic center dedicated to helping the U.S. government re-envision its approach to national security issues.
Investment in Midshipmen Boosts Naval S&T
Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy spend years sharpening their academic and leadership skills to prepare for duty. Now, the best and brightest of those midshipmen are advancing future naval research capabilities even before being commissioned and starting their first tour.
ONR Global and Prague: A Winning Combination
With just 24 months in existence, ONR Global's Prague office has already accomplished pioneering work in technologies from cyberdefense to new air traffic control models.
Think Big, Start Small: Navy SBIR/STTR Program Can Help Advance Your Ideas
Leaders from the Departments of the Navy and Defense, and other government agencies, recently met for the third annual SBIR/STTR Training Workshop.
LDUUV-INP, Swarming UAVs on display at Sea-Air-Space
For the first time ever, ONR will unveil the Large Displacement UUV and Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology at the Sea-Air-Space Expo.
ONR Helps Expand Professional Opportunities for At-Risk, Underrepresented Youth
A program sponsored by the Office of Naval Research will expand career opportunities for youth through training in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).
From Research to Railgun: Revolutionary Weapon to Debut at Future Force EXPO
The Electromagnetic Railgun—a weapon that will play a significant role in the future of the U.S. Navy—will be on display to the public for the first time on the East Coast Feb. 4-5 at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington, D.C., officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today.
Building Relations through International Experimentation
At any given point in time, there are naval forces from countries around the world, both allies and competitors, training and conducting exercises.
Chief of Naval Research Moderates Panel at Unmanned Systems Conference
Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, the Office of Naval Research’s 24th chief, spoke about the Navy’s increasing reliance on maritime robotic systems at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI) annual conference Aug. 8.